Have a great Bank Holiday

Have a fantastic Bank Holiday everyone.

Dance Riviera

Jim, Nicky & Tracey

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“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”

Walt Disney

Picture Competition - 2

OK, I think this could be too easy, but you never know.....

Two famous people make up this mug shot....

Which two though?

First to post both names in a single message wins a Riviera Reward

Jim x

We have a winner!

KGBLondon said...
It looks like Antonio Banderas and Dame Julie Andrews to me!
Keith
3:39 PM

Collect your Riviera Reward from Jim, Nick or Tracey

Damn I thought that was a hard one too!

What is Smooth Jive?

SMOOTH JIVE

Smooth Jive uses similar if not the same dance moves/patterns as other partner dances, but are performed and taught with a different style and technique.

The Smooth Jive style can be closely compared to West Coast Swing, but without the need for the slot and the step patterns. It is highly stylish and as the name suggests it is very smooth.

The biggest differences between Smooth Jive and Modern Jive is that the latter is boppy and very undisciplined. Smooth Jive uses body weight, connection, footwork, musicality and is constantly evolving to produce improved technique.

The results are easy to see and we believe, as founders of Smooth Jive, that it will become the preferred way to dance for all those looking to move on from Modern Jive.

We are aiming to provide, time permitting, advanced workshops in Smooth Jive in the near future, but for those that didn’t know, we are already teaching Smooth Jive in our weekly classes.

Jim

Old Japanese Proverb Say...

We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance

Japanese Proverb

Film - Take the Lead

A new dance film with Antonio Banderas is worth a look.

I've attached a link to a review, but it's worth noting that ALL dance films receive a poor review and then they become classics! Dirty dancing, Strictly Ballrom and Grease etc

Read review here

Jim x

Hurry - Win A Week In Barcelona!

I've found this for you....

Seven days of dancing in sunny Spain, all thanks to the release of the movie Take The Lead...

Go here to find out more

Jim x

Men needed for May Camber by 2 lovely ladies!

We have a plea from two lovely Dance Riviera lady dancers who want to book JiveTime's Camber dance weekender for 5-7th May.

However, there is a now a gender balance booking system, so they need 2 guys to book with (not stay with) in order to confirm their booking.

So guys if you fancy 3 days and nights of workshops, dancing, some sleep and more dancing! then reply to this blog entry with your name and number and I'll pass on your details to our ladies, you can go from there.

It will cost £109 for a twin room that’s for the accommodation and tuition over the 3 days from 5-7th May inclusive. It could cost even less if 4 men booked together and had a two bedroom apartment then it would be £89.

Nicky x

Help Needed - Enquire Within

We Need Your Help

Please help to promote Dance Riviera within your work place and to your friends. This will create a better venue for you with more people to dance with and a better social environment.

Also, more people means more events like Big Bands, Workshops etc.

To help try these:

• Print off a flyer and put it on your notice board - from here
• Simply ask a friend or colleague to come along - Only took Nicky 1 year to get me to go!
• Email a friend with our website address - http://www.danceriviera.com
• Email a friend about this Blog - http://danceriviera.blogspot.com/
• Ask the audience - Ooops, wrong show
• Buy a Charity Car Sticker - Come on it's for Breast Cancer Research
• Take our flyers from the flyer table and give to freinds or local shops to display

Any and all help is always appreciated.

Jim, Nicky & Tracy

Shelagh Update

Hiya, I have just been on the website - it is lovely to hear all your news and keep updated with what is going on - your busking day at Broadstairs looked lovely and sunny - Hope it was a success.

Sam and Cally started school today, bless them, they looked petrified both of them, I felt very cruel leaving them but I have lots of chocolate lined up for when they come out!!!!

We are all settled in now, cant keep the kids out of the pool - I am more of a chicken and have promised I will venture in by 1st May if not before!!!

I got Pete dancing around the Lounge last week, what a laugh that was and it was sooooooo good to be dancing again I just love it - I am on countdown to Camber now - only 4 weeks I think,

Maria has me lined up to dance Wed 3rd, Thurs 4th and then of course Camber - tell everyone to get ready for me as I will be like a "desperate housewife" when I return.

Well take care and keep in touch - love to all, Shelagh xx

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Hey Sheleagh, how about some photo's of the new place....
Make us all sick!

Jim x

Get Involved

If you have any interesting news or events that you think we should be posting here then please let us know. Anything from Birthdays (which reminds me - mine is soon) to news items and opinions e.g. "I've just bought these new Dance Shoes and they're great...."

Send all you news to info@danceriviera.com

We will review it and post it if it's appropriate.

Jim

Broadstairs Opnening

The Broadstairs opening was a huge success and received great support from you the dancers.

It's a fantastic venue and over looks the sea, which means in a few weeks we could be dancing on the patio to the sounds of waves crashing along the beach. Just how cool is that!

The photo's for the opening are here

See you there,

Jim

Competition

The above picture is composed of 2 people (thank god)

Question is: Which 2 people?

Riviera Reward for the 1st correct answer posted in the comments section.

Will it be Marsha that wins again????

Update

We have a winner!

Jane said...
Patrick Swayze and Fred Astaire .....although I still think one looks like Deano
9:23 AM

Quote of the week

The very best Dancers are those that make their partner feel good

(April 2006) Jim Bourgerie

Just For Fun

THE TOP TEN SIGNS YOU DIDN'T DO AS WELL

AS YOU THOUGHT IN THE LAST

DANCE WITH A STRANGER COMPETITION

10. The shoe lady discontinues the style of shoe you dance in.

9. The person who promised to compete with you is standing on a nearby motoraway playing chicken with the lorries.

8. The very worst dancer in the world says you were the only contestant on the beat.

7. The maintenance crew has to repair the floor where you danced.

6. Your partner's spouse gives you a hug and kisses you on both cheeks.

5. Forty minutes have passed and your partner still hasn't come out of the bathroom.

4. You wonder if the noise coming from the judges' area is snoring.

3. After your dance, people point and laugh at whoever is standing behind you; BUT when you turn around, there's no one there.

2. You would have preferred dancing to “Baby Work Out” then learned that you had.

And the number one reason:

1. Pieces of your partner's dress are still in your hand.

Made me laugh, Jim

Shelagh - Update

Morning all in sunny England, good news is Pete has arrived, albeit knackered and grey looking from his Italian adventure!!

We have Xboxes, DVDs and TV's now so kids as you can guess are totally happy!!

Everything is in Gozo time now and we are still waiting for the Internet to be connected at home but the cafes in all the towns have them so we can keep in touch for the moment via that!!

I am missing you all lots and of course the dancing but tomorrow is Thursday and I have Pete lined up for a spot of intermediate moves!!!

Take care all of you and keep in touch if you can

lots of love Shelagh xxx

Guest Teach at Dorking Leroc

Nicky & I are doing a guest teach for our close friends over at Dorking LeRoc tonight.

Colin Shaul, who runs Dorking LeRoc, was kind enough to do a guest DJ slot for us recently and he was brilliant.

Check them out at http://www.leroc-uk.com/

Jim

Friday Freestyle at Deal (7th April)

We've changed our workshop night into a freestyle at lots of people's requests for this FRIDAY at Deal (Landmark Centre - our usual Tuesday night venue but in the Richardson Hall).

So if you fancy a boogie on a Friday night, get yourself down there on Friday, bring your friends and we'll see for you a great night and lots of dances.

£8 on the door, or £7 if you buy a ticket beforehand at our venues this week.

Call Nicky 020 8692 3821 if you require tickets.

Nicky x

Shelagh - Update

Poor Shelagh has had a bit of a nightmare setting up home in Gozo.

She arrived, kids and suitcase in hand, before her husband, so there's no furniture and no Pete.

Pete was driving down with all their worldly possessions in a van, but no one told him there wasn’t a ferry from Italy even though he’d booked one.

The good news he’s now there and reunited with the family.

I’m sure Shelagh will fill us in on all the details when she gets her PC set up.

Our thoughts are with you guys,

Jim

Broadstairs

We have a new venue opening in Broadstairs...

http://www.danceriviera.com/broadstairs.html

It has a fantastic sea view and a great dance floor.

Keith and Frances will be teaching on Wednesday night for your pleasure.
Please go along and support the venue if your in the area.

Photo's of the venue to follow soon.

Jim

Broadstairs Charity Busk

Saturday's Busking went extremely well and we had the best weather of the year so far.

We raised £104 for Breast Cancer Research

Thanks to all those that danced and supported the event and all those that dug into their pockets and donated cash.

One lady that was watching admitted that she currently has breast cancer and donated a large sum to the bucket. Her experience made us all quite emotional and it is why ALL of our busking events are to raise money for Breast cancer research.

Pics of the event are here

Riviera Rewards went to all those that danced.

Thanks again from Jim, Nicky & Tracy